According to the results of an instrumental determination of soil moisture conducted at the end of September, the reserves of productive moisture in the soil under winter crops decreased, while in most areas, mainly in the northern half of the republic, they still remain sufficient. In many areas of the southern half of the country, the reserves of productive moisture in the soil layer of 0-20 cm are satisfactory, and in some places they have reached low values of less than 10 mm. In early October, the agrometeorological conditions for the completion of winter sowing will be satisfactory. The expected rains will gradually moisten the upper soil layer.
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